1 (Snowflake Serenade)

I decided to bring out the snowflake set one more time to show you a really quick & easy gift idea that you can create in a matter of minutes.

First, cut a strip of blue cardstock 1-1/2 inches wide. Stamp "Joy" down the length of it in varying heights using brocade blue ink.

Add snowflakes (stamped in Versamark) and heat emboss in white. I used Vanilla Cream from Cornish Heritage Farms. I love the way they package their embossing powders.

One side of the top has a shaker that makes it so easy to regulate how much powder you put onto your project.

The other side of the top has wide open mouth that makes it easy to dump the leftover powder back inside. Richard & Liz are so clever!

After I finished creating my strip of decorative paper, I adhered it to one of our 8 oz. Round Clear Top Tins. I used Terrifically Tacky Tape from Provo Craft. I decide to make this into a "snowman Soup" gift tin. These tins are plenty big enough to hold hot chocolate, mini marshmallows and a small peppermint stick.

I decided to integrate the poem into my project by creating a label for the lid. I designed one on my computer and have made it available to all of YOU as a free pdf. download. The labels are sized to fit within a Marvy Mega Scalloped Circle Punch. The sheet I have provided for you has four sets of labels, to make it easier for you to mass produce if necessary. I suggest printing the images out onto white cardstock.

After I punched out the labels, I stamped one of the smaller snowflakes in the center as a finishing touch.

I adhered the "Snowman Soup" label to the top of the lid.

I then flipped the lid over and adhered the poem label to the inside, being sure to line up the scallops.

Put the lid back on your tin, and you have an inexpensive & quick gift, ready to go! You could stick it in a basket with a couple mugs and a beautiful card (made with the Snowflake Serenade set so it will coordinate, of course!).

I still have even MORE projects to share with you, so be sure to stop back by this afternoon!

WOW Nichole, I am positively light-headed from viewing your gorgeous projects for this month’s countdown~!~!!!! The cake set is beautiful and very versatile and user-friendly, and this wonderful snowflake serenade set is stunning!!! I can’t wait for the next demo on your blog — you treat us so well by spoiling us with your beautiful sneak peeks!!!!!

Nichole, I love this idea. I am unable to download the soup verse here plus the downloadable you made for papercrafts. I keep getting an error message when I try to open. I first right click and click on “save target as”. It saves it, then when I go to open I get an error to open message. Know what I can do to get it? Never had this happen before on other items I’ve downloaded.

Nichole,
I was able to print out the snowman soup labels, however, it won’t work with my giga punch – the punch is too large. Should it be the mega punch? Unfortunately, I don’t have that one – yet!
Sandy Kay

Love the snowman soup and poem…THANKS so much for sharing!!! Love everything you make..truly!! Creative and talented and always willing to share…thanks sooooo much. It really helps newbies like myself.

Hi there? I love your site! Is it possible if you could tell me how you did the circular sentiments via your computer like you did for the Snowman Soup? I would love to personalize things that way! I do appreciate it and thank you in advanced!

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